Northbound OR 217 will be closed from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 15, and reopening by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 18. This closure is part of the fifth and final weekend directional closure for paving as part of the Auxiliary Lanes Project.
During this time, all northbound drivers must exit OR 217 at OR 99W. The following northbound ramps will also be closed: OR 99W on-ramps, Greenburg Road off-ramp, Greenburg Road on-ramp, and Scholls Ferry Road off-ramp. The recommended detour is to use Interstate 5 through Portland, Interstate 405, and U.S. 26.
Paving and striping work may change depending on weather and equipment availability. For current travel and closure information on Oregon highways, travelers are advised to check Tripcheck.com or sign up for email updates via the project website.
The Hall Boulevard overpass over OR 217 in Tigard has reopened to all travelers. “The new overpass includes wider sidewalks and bicycle lanes, ADA-compliant access and increased earthquake resiliency.” Occasional short-term lane closures will occur for remaining utility, paving, and bridge work over the next couple of months; however, Hall Boulevard will remain open.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), “This is the fifth and final weekend directional closure in the Auxiliary Lanes Project. It will be in the same northbound section of the project that closed last weekend for paving.”
The OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes project aims to improve safety and reduce bottlenecks by adding auxiliary lanes between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W while making targeted improvements to local bicycle and pedestrian routes. Work began in 2021 with an expected completion by December 2025. The $174 million project is primarily funded by House Bill 2017 with additional contributions from the City of Beaverton and Washington County.
Despite ODOT’s funding challenges affecting maintenance and operations statewide, most planning projects like this one continue because they are financed through separate programs with funds legally restricted for development purposes rather than day-to-day operations.
“We appreciate the patience and flexibility of residents, businesses and travelers during this extended closure,” ODOT stated.
For more details about ODOT’s ongoing funding situation: most planning projects are continuing as they receive funds from sources restricted to project development rather than maintenance or daily operations.
